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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Miss Missouri Courtney Rowe, competing as Miss Kansas City at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, said her week was filled with strong emotions and heart palpitations when the top five were announced—she will now compete in the Miss America pageant in September.  St. Joseph Post

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Nursing Department at Missouri Western State University and its student volunteers hosted an annual training camp at Murphy Hall in Saint Joseph where children learned how to monitor heart and lung sounds, take temperatures, and practice CPR + Buchanan County EMS and Lifeline Eagle showed how emergency vehicles work.  KQ2

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The City Council reviewed community survey results on Monday—gathering feedback from over 600 residents—and noted calls for better police service, code enforcement and improved communication. City Manager Mike Schumacher said department heads will report monthly on progress as the Council meets at 2:00 p.m. July 1 to set new goals.  KQ2
  • The Missouri Department of Corrections said the Western Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center is fully air conditioned—although a chiller in Housing Unit 1 is under repair, the cooling systems remain functional. Officials said residents also have access to large fans and cold water to stay cool during the heat.  KQ2

SPORTS NEWS

  • Today, the Kansas City Chiefs and Missouri Western State University announced a multi-year extension ahead of the upcoming 15th training camp at the university, and the team released a schedule featuring free open practices starting Tuesday, July 22. Season Ticket Members can reserve up to six tickets per practice beginning at 10:00 a.m. today + a $7 parking fee applies daily with a $6 admission fee on select dates.  KQ2

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Fishin' Magician

    11:00-11:45 a.m. — Rolling Hills Library-OFFICE — Free entry — Enjoy a magical experience with puppets and humor as stories come to life.

    Mon, 6/30/25

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  • Kids Summer Art Camp

    9 AM – 5 PM — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $150 non-members, $125 for members — Explore creative techniques in a nature-themed art camp for ages 6-13.

    Tue, 7/8/25

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  • St. Joseph Goats Indoor Football

    7:05 PM — St. Joseph Civic Arena — Tickets available — Catch the excitement of indoor football as the St. Joseph Goats battle it out on the field.

    Thu, 7/10/25

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  • Afroman Live Performance

    6-9 p.m. — Good Times Event Center — From $31.29 — Come enjoy a live performance with Afroman and a vendor fair prior to the show.

    Sun, 7/20/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

~ Branch Rickey

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